At 07:14 PM 2/21/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi everyone. I am a new member to the list I am 23 and help to care for my
>60 year old grandmother how has pd, her symptoms are severe and progress
>very rapidly, I am hoping to learn anything that could help her. We live
>in central Illinois and havent been very successful finding a specialist or
>a support group. The support group we found is a hour drive and it is
>difficult for her to ride in the car that long.
>
>The reason for this posting is because I am also interested in all the info
>I can get about pallidotomy. For example what are the risks, is it helpful
>for people with severe symptoms(and are not responding well to sinemet),
>where are some of the best places to have it done, and are there any
>locations near Illinois that are doing this surgery?
>
>Any info would be helpful thanks
>
>Angie
>
>for anyone that may want to respond individually my e-mail is
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>Som
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Someone else will reply regarding good medical locations for you. We
are in N. California.The surgery is for those that the medications can no
longer help. Gordon was pretty desperate and has had a good recovery. three
years already since his first. Don't be afraid. My only suggestion would be
questioning Doctor about his background, how manyhe has done,etc. Regards,
Thea Lou Seese CG Gordon 70/23 years
